The well-known children's prayer “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep” is the basis of this teaching and performance piece for beginners. Lloyd has also included some vocal effects that reinforce proper dynamics and will put a smile on any listener's face. Dur: 3:30
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Hal Leonard is pleased to introduce the first in a new series of publications by renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin, long known for his commitment to music education. Leonard's arrangements feature a piano soloist with youth orchestra accompaniment, each in a non-traditional, creative way that brings a new and fresh approach to your Christmas repertoire. Let your students enjoy the musical touch of one of our most esteemed orchestra conductors in this lovely collection of familiar carols, including Carol of the Kings; Silent Night; The Twelve Days of Christmas; Veni, veni, Emmanuel; Moonlight Carol; The First Noel; God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen; Oh Come All Ye Faithful; Pat-a-Fum; and Deck the Halls with Joy.
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This German carol continues to appeal to all audiences with its melodic simplicity and adaptability to instrumental settings. James Curnow's arrangement is skilled in every way, offering a superb program choice for your holiday program. Dur: 3:00
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This carol is often heard at the holidays with its Renaissance-like tune and simple harmony. Lloyd Conley's version for young strings brings interesting lines that work with the melody, changing dynamics and textures, and tasteful, optional percussion. Dur: 1:50
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A little twang with some country slang and you've got a boot-scootin' tune that's a riot to perform. Written as an infectious line-dancing groove, Larry Moore's original is pop concert gold for string orchestras.
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The popular folk song “Chiapanecas” (Mexican Hat Dance) is the centerpiece of this energetic and festive work that adds a new approach to the familiar tune. Use your imagination to present and stage this terrific treatment that makes a delightful program number.
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Carefully written for developing players, this traditional folk tune offers the opportunity to teach several rhythmic combinations of quarter and half notes and rests. A solid grade 1 teaching piece.
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Featuring two learning keys (D major and G major), here is a teaching piece that centers on scale steps and includes several beginning level concepts – pizzicato, simple slurs, and repeated pairs of eighth notes. Another outstanding educational piece from veteran composer and arranger, Lloyd Conley.
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Volume 2 of Holidays for Piano and Strings brings the creativity of “America's Conductor” Leonard Slatkin to school orchestras. This new set of festive pieces is once again a great opportunity to feature student pianists with your string ensemble. Always fresh and inventive, Leonard's arrangements bring a new style of holiday programming that's interesting and educational, and has great appeal for players and audiences.
This volume includes: A Czech Christmas; Festival of Lights; O Holy Night; O Tannenbaum; Of Kings and Ships; Of Kings, Saints and Pigs; Singing Angels; Sleigh Ride; Three Lights; Watchmen at Coventry; Pastorale.
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Volume 2 of Holidays for Piano and Strings brings the creativity of “America's Conductor” Leonard Slatkin to school orchestras. This new set of festive pieces is once again a great opportunity to feature student pianists with your string ensemble. Always fresh and inventive, Leonard's arrangements bring a new style of holiday programming that's interesting and educational, and has great appeal for players and audiences.
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Volume 2 of Holidays for Piano and Strings brings the creativity of “America's Conductor” Leonard Slatkin to school orchestras. This new set of festive pieces is once again a great opportunity to feature student pianists with your string ensemble. Always fresh and inventive, Leonard's arrangements bring a new style of holiday programming that's interesting and educational, and has great appeal for players and audiences.
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Volume 2 of Holidays for Piano and Strings brings the creativity of “America's Conductor” Leonard Slatkin to school orchestras. This new set of festive pieces is once again a great opportunity to feature student pianists with your string ensemble. Always fresh and inventive, Leonard's arrangements bring a new style of holiday programming that's interesting and educational, and has great appeal for players and audiences.
This volume includes: A Czech Christmas; Festival of Lights; O Holy Night; O Tannenbaum; Of Kings and Ships; Of Kings, Saints and Pigs; Singing Angels; Sleigh Ride; Three Lights; Watchmen at Coventry; Pastorale.
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Volume 2 of Holidays for Piano and Strings brings the creativity of “America's Conductor” Leonard Slatkin to school orchestras. This new set of festive pieces is once again a great opportunity to feature student pianists with your string ensemble. Always fresh and inventive, Leonard's arrangements bring a new style of holiday programming that's interesting and educational, and has great appeal for players and audiences.
This volume includes: A Czech Christmas; Festival of Lights; O Holy Night; O Tannenbaum; Of Kings and Ships; Of Kings, Saints and Pigs; Singing Angels; Sleigh Ride; Three Lights; Watchmen at Coventry; Pastorale.
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Volume 2 of Holidays for Piano and Strings brings the creativity of “America's Conductor” Leonard Slatkin to school orchestras. This new set of festive pieces is once again a great opportunity to feature student pianists with your string ensemble. Always fresh and inventive, Leonard's arrangements bring a new style of holiday programming that's interesting and educational, and has great appeal for players and audiences.
This volume includes: A Czech Christmas; Festival of Lights; O Holy Night; O Tannenbaum; Of Kings and Ships; Of Kings, Saints and Pigs; Singing Angels; Sleigh Ride; Three Lights; Watchmen at Coventry; Pastorale.
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In a moderate tempo, this learning piece is perfect for introducing common rhythms in 3/4 meter.
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Taken from the second movement of the Serenade (and similar to the minuets of his idol, Mozart), Tchaikovsky's “Valse” also resembles many of his own ballet movements. Lauren Keiser's skilled adaptation is designed for teaching this important style and genre to young players.
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A famous theme from Mozart's horn concerto is adapted for strings with this new teaching and performance edition from Lauren Keiser. Treat your students to the genius of Mozart with this beautifully rendered orchestration for string ensemble.
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Mozart's exquisite writing is evident in every measure of this minuet. This easy level arrangement will give your students a perfect introduction to playing in a leggiero (light) classical style.
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An elegant dance in 3/4 time, this Beethoven minuet is a great vehicle for teaching about rondo form. The episodes between the refrains are short – just four measures in most cases – so students hear the recognizable melody more often and understand the concept quicker. Its early classical style also makes it a perfect choice for concert programs.
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The ländler (an 18th-century German folk dance) was a popular style among classical composers, who even incorporated them into large symphonic works. Here is a very easy and enjoyable work by Beethoven that uses just quarter note rhythms and basic dynamic changes.
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Dvorák was extremely interested in Native American and African American melody, and his Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) included influences of both. This easy arrangement wonderfully includes the two best-known melodies from his famous symphony.
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Composer Keith Christopher has penned an ideal teaching piece that's also a delightful performance work. Centered around scale-based melodies and diatonic harmony, it also features tasteful pizzicato sections.
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Long known for his effective writing for school groups, James Curnow's newest opus features strong diatonic lines, rhythmic backgrounds, and interesting parts for all players in a one-tempo setting.
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Stephen brings us a superb, accessible piece for young players with only quarter/eighth note technical demands, solid intervals in the themes, and level-appropriate dynamics throughout. A great teaching piece!
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Written by classic team of Carole King and Gerry Goffin, The Shirelles went straight to the top of the charts with this 1961 hit. Your string group will sound terrific with this nostalgic pop ballad.
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Finding interesting and fresh material for holiday concerts is always a goal for many directors. Robert's appealing version of this old English carol is set in the keys of D and G, and features a contrasting middle section that combines unison playing with solid ensemble writing.
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From the pen of respected composer and humanitarian Russell Peck, Winter Music is a distinctive work for younger players in three contrasting movements. Designed specifically to meet the needs of developing players, it is an ideal performance choice for contest and festival use.
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In the style of a lively hoedown, here is an?entertaining fast-paced number that's fun to perform and will sound great?with?string ensembles. There is plenty of built in contrasts and easy fiddle styling?to give it a true Americana feel. A perfect change of pace!
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Once again, James Curnow provides another of his?skilled medleys of traditional folk melodies, this time taken from the rich?musical history and culture of Japan. This terrific multi-cultural?performance?and teaching piece includes: Sakura (Cherry Blossoms), Hotaru Koi (Come,?Firefly) and Mizuguruma (The?Water Wheel).
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Strong modal melodies and harmonies, clear tempo?changes, and melodic sections for all players, The Great Wall is teaching?and?program material at its best for developing groups. Your students will?love its?bold, dramatic sonorities that makes them sound strong and confident.
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